If you even like crabs a little bit, give the cooking team of Frank T. Harris Sr. a chance.

And if you’re still skeptical, ask your neighbor.

Ask your mother.

Ask your cousin.

They’ve probably all enjoyed his crabs.

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Let’s see what Tony Stanzione has to say:

“With sunny skies in the forecast for Saturday, thousands are making plans to head to the banks of the Cohansey River in downtown Bridgeton to join in the dual celebration of Cohansey Riverfest and Bridgeton CrabFest.

Bill Spence and Mike Zapolski Sr. on their way to victory in 2010 kayak race.

“In the midst of a full day of family fun and a variety of delicious foods especially crabs cooked Italian and Maryland style and served right at Bridgeton's Riverfront Park, representatives of six municipalities and the host organizations, Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce and Bridgeton Main Street Association, will participate in the Cohansey River Community Kayak Challenge.

“Two-person teams will race for fun, bragging rights and to symbolize cooperation among towns in the area.

“The kayak race will be held at 5 p.m. between the Broad Street and Commerce Street bridges.

“Deerfield Township is sending firefighter Dave Chance and a firefighter to be named.

“Maurice River will challenge with Mayor Kathy Ireland and Land Use Board Chairman Ben Stowman.

“The Bridgeton Area Chamber/Bridgeton Main Street kayak will be manned by Bruce Riley of Cumberland Valve and Jeff Contino, Bridgeton chiropractor.

“The race will start mid-point between the two bridges, proceed north to the Commerce Street bridge and then turn back and head south to the Broad Street bridge and then back to the starting line, which will also be the finish line.

“Spectators will have great views from both sides of the river.

“Thanks to Bridgeton Parks and Recreation director Melissa Hemple and staff, Bridgeton Fire Department and others on the kayak race committee for their assistance with the race.

“For more information, see www.bridgetoncrabfest.com and www.cohanseyriverfest.org.’’

— Tony Stanzione,

executive director

Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce

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“Last year we wound up distributing about 475 crab dinners,” said Frank T. Harris Sr., chairman of the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce, event co-chairman with Bridgeton Councilman Bill Spence and esteemed crab chef.

When Hurricane Irene became too severe a threat to hold activities at the Riverfront, organizers shifted operations to include distribution through the Carmel Fire Hall and Books, Yarn, Coffee on Commerce Street.

“We had some pre-sell tickets but surprisingly did a lot of sales that day, and that doesn’t even include people who walked in and wanted to buy crabs,” Harris said. “It says a lot for the meals themselves and for the event, and it says that we do have a good community. There’s a large group of people within the western side of Cumberland County that support each other, …and I think that’s what makes it good.”

The American Littoral Society will offer shuttle tours of historic and environmentally important sites within the watershed with a theme focusing on the Underground Railroad, a spellbinding part of abolition history with deep roots in the Greenwich area. Morning and afternoon tours will include stops at Caviar Point, the Bethel AME Church in Springtown and Elk Lake in Hopewell Township.

Live music entertainment throughout the day and a beer garden will allow guests to relax and enjoy the scene at the Riverfront, and, of course, to put the crab in CrabFest, Harris said 35 bushels have been ordered.

He will be assisting main chef Frank Harris Jr. in preparing an anticipated 1,000 meals in either a Maryland style with Old Bay seasoning or a cleaned, Italian style that Harris Jr. modified from his grandmother’s recipe.

“We’re kind of unique in South Jersey; not many people cook the crabs this way. It’s actually not steamed, it’s a boiled crab. He has a good recipe,” said Harris Sr., responding simply, “Nope,” when asked if he would share any other secrets.

“The goal is to bring people into Bridgeton and let them know that it’s a great place to come to and things are happening there,” Harris added. “We’re hoping to get a lot of people down there, and it should be a lot of fun.”

CrabFest crab dinner tickets are available for advance purchase, which Harris recommended in order to help event organizers prepare accordingly. Meals will include linguini and salad of Jersey tomatoes and cucumbers in addition to the snappy stars of the show.

For more information on CrabFest or the Cohansey RiverFest, visit www.bridgetoncrabfest.com or www.cohanseyriverfest.org, or contact Carola Hartley at 856-453-8130, at 973-864-4001 or by email at carolahartley@aol.com.

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Martin Truex, Jr., mentioned in the letters to the editor, is one of the newest members of the Drivers Club at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

You never know when you might run into him in Millville.

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He can’t be more famous that motorcycle racing champion Donald Fauerbach.